Emergency Room Tech - EMT - Full Time

Humboldt Park Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discount at the Humboldt Park

Education reimbursement

Employee wellness programs

Additional voluntary benefits

Opportunities for additional shifts

Job summary

Humboldt Park Health in Chicago, IL is seeking an EMT to provide emergency department clinical support under RN or provider direction, performing EMT-level care and assisting with patient assessment and stabilization. This full-time role supports safe, timely patient flow in a busy ED.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life/AD&D insurance, a 403(b) plan with employer match, PTO, education reimbursement, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• EMT-B or EMT-P license required.
• BLS certification required.
• CPI within 30 days of start.
• 1+ years of relevant EMT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with emergency patient care under RN/provider direction and within the scope of the EMT license.
• Maintain an organized ED workflow through accurate documentation and timely routing of paperwork.
• Safely move patients, supplies, and equipment; assist with patient transfers and transport as directed.
• Consistently provide quality patient care and proactive service to patients.
• Communicate effectively with other health care workers, physicians, patients and their families.
• Stock supplies in the department and patient care rooms.

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $24 USD to $28 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Nursing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: EMERG004249

Description

About Humboldt Park Health

As a community-based hospital, Humboldt Park Health reinvests in the community through programs that serve the poor and uninsured, manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, provide health education, and promote initiatives and outreach for older adults. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for the patients and families in the community we call home.

Since its founding in 1894, Humboldt Park Health has been deeply committed to serving the Humboldt Park community. Humboldt Park Health is a 200-bed acute care facility providing patient-centered healthcare services focused on quality and compassionate care, ranging from everyday healthcare needs to treatment for the most critical conditions.

Join a Team That Cares for You, Too

Caring for others starts with supporting the people who make it possible. We are committed to supporting our employees with meaningful benefits, retirement planning support, and opportunities for continued growth and development. Whether you are seeking a full-time, part-time, or Registry position, you will be part of a compassionate, team-oriented environment dedicated to caring for both our patients and our staff.

Benefits eligibility and offerings vary based on employment status and applicable plan requirements. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, subject to eligibility requirements
• Paid Time Off (PTO), which may increase with years of service
• Employee discount at the Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center
• Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility requirements
• Employee wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Opportunities for additional shifts, where applicable

Benefits, eligibility, and employer contributions are subject to the applicable plan documents, employment status, and organizational policies.

Position Summary

Provides emergency department clinical support to nurses and physicians in the assessment and care of patients. Performs EMT-level patient care and assigned clinical procedures within current licensure, demonstrated competencies, hospital policies, and direction of the Registered Nurse or provider. Supports safe, timely patient flow in the emergency department

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with emergency patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse or provider and within the scope of the employee’s EMT-B or EMT-P license, demonstrated competencies, and hospital policies. Duties may include obtaining vital signs, assisting with patient assessment and stabilization, ECGs, and other delegated procedures.
• Maintains an organized emergency department workflow through accurate documentation, orderly filing, and timely routing of paperwork required for patient care.
• Safely moves patients, supplies, and equipment; assists with patient transfers and transport as directed.
• Consistently provides quality patient care and is proactive in providing excellent service to the patients.
• Communicates effectively with other health care workers, physicians, patients and their families/friends.
• Performs phlebotomy only after required training and competency verification and as permitted by hospital policy.
• Supports emergency department flow by answering telephones, paging physicians, and contacting other departments as needed.
• Responsible for stocking supplies in the department and patient care rooms.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience preferred

Licensure and Certification

• Valid EMT-B or EMT-P license required
• BLS required
• CPI within 30 of days of start required

Where a professional license or certification is required, the candidate must maintain the applicable license or certification throughout employment and comply with applicable renewal and reporting requirements.

Humboldt Park Health may verify applicable professional licenses, certifications, education, employment history, and other credentials as permitted or required by applicable law and organizational policy.

Schedule

This position follows a full-time/ schedule. Flexibility may be required based on patient care and operational needs.

Shift Differentials

Shift differentials may apply based on the current Humboldt Park Health policy at the time the hours are worked.

Compensation

Pay Range: $24– $28per hour

The pay range represents the budgeted compensation range for this position. Final offers may vary based on job-related factors, including qualifications, education, experience, skill set, internal equity, applicable policies, and other factors permitted by law.

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